Body of missing Charlton man is found in woods

SOUTHBRIDGE 
The body of 39-year-old Jason Barrett of Charlton was found by hunters just before noon Wednesday in woods near Henry Street, police said.

There was no indication of foul play, police said.

The death is under investigation by state police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office.

Mr. Barrett was found near a power station just past a cemetery, authorities said.

His family reported him missing last week.

On Tuesday, Southbridge police used a bloodhound to search an area around Torrey Road, the last location of his cellphone signal. Officers had also periodically checked the Henry Street area, which Mr. Barrett was known to frequent, according to Detective Sgt. Carlos Dingui.

On Thursday, Charlton police and a Southbridge officer searched for Mr. Barrett.

His brother, Thad Bertrand, said he had not heard from Mr. Barrett since early Nov. 21. He said family members were concerned because Mr. Barrett, who lived near Prindle Pond, had not gone any longer than a day without communicating with them. They also indicated he would not leave his animals unattended.

Detective Sgt. Dingui said Mr. Barrett was last seen on Cliff Street in Southbridge.